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THE JOURNAL
Stories, recipes, and reflections from our corner of Wiltshire — exploring the craft, the landscape, and the flavours that shape our spirits.
COCKTAILS | DOWNTON DISTILLERY
The Original Gin Sour | Gin Cocktail
If you enjoy bright citrus cocktails or the refreshing character of a Mojito, this classic serve deserves a place in your repertoire. It combines fresh fruit, gin, and bitters to...
The Sunset Negroni | Gin Cocktail
This Negroni softens the classic bitterness and brings our citrus profile to the front. Explorer’s Gin sets the structure, ruby grapefruit liqueur adds lift and colour, and dry vermouth brings...
Chilli Martini | Martini | Gin Cocktail
This Chilli Mango Martini brings ripe mango and clean gin structure together with a controlled heat. The fruit lands smooth, the spice adds lift and the finish stays bright. It...
Paloma | Long Style | Gin Cocktail
This Paloma pushes clean grapefruit and lime to the front. The gin gives structure, working with the bold citrus notes of Explorer's. A touch of soda lifts the profile and...
The Original Pink Gin | Gin Cocktail
Long before shelves filled with sweet, fruit-flavoured pink gins, there was the original Pink Gin. Simple, elegant, and unmistakably grown-up, it remains one of the most enduring gin cocktails ever...
The Gimlet | Gin Cocktail
This Gimlet brings gin and lime into a sharp, focused balance. The citrus cuts clean, the gin holds the structure and the finish lands crisp with real clarity.
Hugo Spritz | Gin Cocktail
This Hugo Spritz uses gin to give the drink sharper structure. Elderflower brings lift. Mint adds freshness. Soda lightens the profile. It lands crisp, bright and easy to drink.
The Notorious Negroni | Gin Cocktail
How many of you know that this week (24th - 30th June) is Negroni Week? For those that do not know the Negroni, it is to this decade what the...
The 'Feisty French 75' | Champagne | Gin Cocktail
If you love gin and Champagne, the 'Feisty French 75' is the perfect cocktail to have this Valentine’s Day, whether you're going on a date or spend the evening with...